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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake gameplay

Tons of gameplay has surfaced for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake showing the RPG on Nintendo Switch. Square Enix brought it out this week after announcing the game a few years ago.

Thanks to the eShop listing, we have the following information about the title:

Launch trailers typically come in close to release, but Square Enix is coming through early with its video for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. We’ve still got a couple of weeks to go until the RPG hits store shelves.

That being said, here’s what to expect from the game:

Dragon Quest III HD Zelda Breath of the Wild

It may not have been something that fans would immediately assume, but it turns out that Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is taking some inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

That news comes from producer Masaaki Hayasaka. In a recent interview, he said that Square Enix wanted to capture that same sense of adventure that Zelda provides – seeing something off in the distance that catches your eye and wanting to head in that direction.

Here’s what Hayasaka had to say about the Zelda: Breath of the Wild inspiration for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake:

Square Enix is starting off the week with a new Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake overview trailer. Fans can get a look at what the RPG has to offer, the updated graphical style, and more.

Find some information about the game in the following overview:

Dragon Quest III HD Monster Arena Tournaments, Monster Wrangler

Square Enix shared the latest Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake details today, including the all-new Monster Arena Tournaments plus the Monster Wrangler vocation. We also have the latest screenshots revealing two in-game locations, beautifully reimagined in the iconic HD-2D graphic style.

Here’s the full rundown:

Dragon Quest censorship

September 30: Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii has weighed in on the character design changes and bits of censorship being made for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.

For those that are unaware, the original RPG let players choose between a male or female warrior. It’s the female design that fans have been discussed, as Square Enix made changes to cover up the design more – that’s shown in the image above. The original design is on the left while the new version is on the right.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Collector's Edition

Square Enix has announced a special collector’s edition for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Note that quantities are limited.

Aside from the game, players will be given extra goodies. Each unit includes a collectible game case storage box, character and monster acrylic blocks complete set, Adventure Accessory Kit (in-game item), and two digital wallpapers for PC. The Adventurous Accessory Kit contains a Strength Ring, Dragon Scale, Words of Wisdom, and Cat Suit.

More information about the storage box and acrylic blocks set can be found below.

Dragon Quest I II III HD-2D Remake

The HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest III popped up during today’s Nintendo Direct with the latest news from Square Enix, and it was also revealed that Dragon Quest I & II are getting the same treatment. 

This release has taken a turn since when it was first announced. Originally, Square Enix unveiled the game in 2021, and that was only for an HD-2D version of Dragon Quest III. There was never any thought that the first two titles in the series would be getting the same treatment, though fans have more recently speculated that they could be a part of the package. The move makes sense as Dragon Quest I-III are part of the same story.

Thanks to Square Enix, we have the following details:

Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake Switch

Square Enix finally provided an update on its Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake today, and made it official that the game is coming to Switch. The update comes as the series celebrates its latest anniversary.

Fans have wondering about the status of the Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake since its announcement three years ago. Square Enix unveiled the project during a presentation that announced other games for the franchise as well. However, it’s more or less been missing in action since then.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake development

Famitsu recently spoke with Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii, and received a brief status update on the HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest III.

Speaking with the publication, Horii said that the project’s development is progressing steadily. He’s also providing advice to the team seeing as how he worked on the original game way back in the day.


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